The second stage of the program Export More Brazil, focusing on natural stones, ended with great news: 24 Brazilian companies in the natural stone industry closed approximately R$15 million in deals for the 12 upcoming months. 

The first Coval Stone Certification course is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Sugar Land, TX. 

Prodim International, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will showcase innovative digital templating solutions at Marmomac 2023 – scheduled for September 26 to 29, 2023 in Verona, Italy. 

As I often mention, we try to bring our followers helpful tips to manage and grow their business in many formats, whether it be a written article, video interview or podcast.

After postponements do to the pandemic, the China Xiamen International Stone Fair recently celebrated its 23rd edition with a positive number of attendees and exhibitors.

Entries for the 2023 Hardscape North America Awards competition are now being accepted.

In July, the State of California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (CAL-OSHA) took steps to further protect stone industry employees against the dangers of silicosis. CAL-OSHA approved creation of an advisory committee to strengthen existing regulations through an emergency measure with a priority to address dry-cutting and dry-polishing activities utilized by some fabricators.

Awarded first place by Ceramics of Italy for the renovation of Promenade Tower in Atlanta, GA, Steve Clem, principal at TVS Design & Architecture spoke to an audience during Coverings 2023 about the design.

For those who cannot attend Greenbuild this year, scheduled from September 26 to 29, 2023, the show is offering all-new virtual summits.